Identification and characterization of genes required for competence in Neisseria meningitidis.

We have identified genes required for competence of Neisseria meningitidis, a naturally transformable human pathogen. Although not comprehensive, our analysis identified competence-defective mutants with transposon insertions in genes not previously implicated in this process in Neisseria.

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Main Authors: Sun, Y, Exley, R, Li, Y, Goulding, D, Tang, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005
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author Sun, Y
Exley, R
Li, Y
Goulding, D
Tang, C
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description We have identified genes required for competence of Neisseria meningitidis, a naturally transformable human pathogen. Although not comprehensive, our analysis identified competence-defective mutants with transposon insertions in genes not previously implicated in this process in Neisseria.
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spellingShingle Sun, Y
Exley, R
Li, Y
Goulding, D
Tang, C
Identification and characterization of genes required for competence in Neisseria meningitidis.
title Identification and characterization of genes required for competence in Neisseria meningitidis.
title_full Identification and characterization of genes required for competence in Neisseria meningitidis.
title_fullStr Identification and characterization of genes required for competence in Neisseria meningitidis.
title_full_unstemmed Identification and characterization of genes required for competence in Neisseria meningitidis.
title_short Identification and characterization of genes required for competence in Neisseria meningitidis.
title_sort identification and characterization of genes required for competence in neisseria meningitidis
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